March 13 was a second day of life-changing announcements in metro Atlanta due to the coronavirus pandemic, as many major institutions shut down. And more is likely to come, as Gov. Brian Kemp said he will declare a state of emergency — giving him broad powers to respond — on the morning of March 14. The following is a roundup of coronavirus stories that impacted Buckhead.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GROUPS

Local youth sports organizations halt seasons due to coronavirus concerns

Fulton County suspends public meetings and closes libraries, arts and senior centers due to coronavirus concern 

Fulton Superior Court declares ‘judicial emergency’ due to coronavirus, suspends jury trials for 30 days

Atlanta History Center to shut down due to coronavirus concern

SCHOOLS

Many local private schools to close due to coronavirus concern

Local schools providing free meal programs for students amid closures for coronavirus concerns

STATE

State to automatically extend driver’s licenses, ID cards for some senior holders as coronavirus response

OTHER EFFECTS

MARTA says it will operate normally for now, encourages teleworking

Coronavirus shutdowns to have ‘huge impact’ on local arts economy

Peachtree Road Race opens registrations with caution about coronavirus

Some major Christian denominations ask worshipers to stay away during coronavirus

Publix grocery stores to begin closing at 8 p.m. amid coronavirus preparations

Georgia Power to suspend power disconnections during coronavirus response

John Ruch is an Atlanta-based journalist. Previously, he was Managing Editor of Reporter Newspapers.